1) O
Lord Hari, to offer a gift and receive one in return, to give and receive
spiritual food, to reveal oneís confidential thoughts and make confidential
inquiries ó these are the six characteristics of loving association, and in
them is found the very soul of devotion.

2) I
have failed to understand the Absolute Truth, and by practicing these six
activities with non-devotees, either knowingly or unknowingly, I have lost all
devotion. Thus I have become a materialist. For me, You, O Lord, remain afar.

3) The
day I cherish these activities of intimate association with the devotees of Sri
Krsna, that day the great goddess of devotion will ascend the throne of my
heart.

4)
When will I give up the company of those who are addicted to women and those
who are not devoted to You? When will I get the constant association of Your
devotees, O Lord?